Skaars of Hayward Win 8 Blue Ribbons at Show
Skaars of Hayward collected eight first place ribbons at the Southeast Guernsey Parish Show with grand championships going to other herds. Carl Kehrer and Sons of Austin claimed the grand and senior champion cow, while Rice County Guernsey Breeders Association earned the senior and grand champion bull. The event also lists numerous breeders and participants from Faribault and surrounding towns, plus judging results and about 85 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Chris W. Skaar
Hayward
Guernsey
Skaars
Carl Kehrer and Sons
Austin
Rice County Guernsey Breeders Assn
Faribault
College Quartet to Sing in Brownsdale
The Messengers Quartet from Cedarville College Ohio will sing at First Baptist Church Brownsdale at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Singers include Dwayne Frank Kuna Idaho Dave Matson Plymouth Ind Vance Ashley Lorain Ohio and John Butler Greene Iowa with accompanist Chet Ruseel Crawfordsville Ind. Cedarville is a Baptist liberal arts school.
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Brownsdale
Minn
Messengers
Cedarville College
Cedarville
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Dwayne Frank
Kuna
Idaho
Dave Matson
Plymouth
Ind
Vance Ashley
Lorain
John Butler
Greene
Iowa
Chet Ruseel
Crawfordsville
Exchange Student Remembers Rain at Spring Valley
Spring Valley Minnesota Gunther Heidrich a German exchange student will probably always remember the heavy rain that fell during his last days here An inch of rain Saturday night boosted the area's total since Wednesday to seven inches Heidrich left Sunday after a year at tending high school here It was raining again this morning on top of last week's moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Minn
Gunther Heidrich
Heidrich
Pilgrims Shift from Camels to Buses for Mecca Travel
Buses replace camels as the preferred transport for pilgrims heading to Mecca. The change marks a move toward modernized travel logistics for the sacred journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy City
Mecca
Farmers Union Hears Legislative Report at County Picnic
William Nystrom state vice president reported on Minnesota’s longest legislative session to Mower County Farmers Union members. He opposed a sales tax, supported withholding tax, and urged revision of livestock trucking rules. Local performers and volunteers were highlighted as part of the Austin-Windom vocalists and musicians lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Mower County
Farmers Union
William Nystrom
Nystrom
Ray Werner
Gary Theis
LeRoy
Mary and Marlene Jenkins
Patsy Bulson
Kathy Malone
Austin-Windom
Gerald Meier
Adams Marshall
Mary Reagan
Lauren Grant
Roland Pratt
Austin Windom
Balloon Mail stamp honors first air mail attempt
A commemorative stamp will be issued in Lafayette Indiana on August 17 and Austin Texas on August 18 marking John Wise’s 1859 balloon mail trip. The balloon carried 123 letters and 23 circulars, landed in Crawfordsville, with mail hauled to the East by rail. Only one original Wise letter remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Austin
Elmer Requa
John Wise
New York
Wise
Gotham
Crawfordsville
Austin Briggs
Jupiter
Lafayette, Ind
Judging Explained to Udolpho Club
Carol Pinney county home agent explained how clothing and baked goods are judged to the Udolpho 4 H Club Thursday. The club set July 20 as the tour date and announced deadlines for records and the dress revue. A ball game and wiener roast were held. The A R Hanson and Almer Christianson families served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Pinney
Udolpho
Ground Broken at Telephone Building in Riceville
Ground was broken Wednesday for an addition to house dial equipment at Farmers Telephone Co. Participants included manager C. C. Pearce contractor Stanley Setka stockholder Arthur Minnis mayor FE Hendricks and bookkeeper Miss Clara Garman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riceville
Iowa
Farmers Telephone Co
C. C. Pearce
Stanley Setka
Arthur Minnis
FE. K. Hendricks
Clara Garman
Belt Draws Lyle Mayor’s Hand Into Machine
Lyle Minnesota mayor Wayne Hartson was severely injured when his hand was pulled into a refrigerator compressor belt. Employee Conrad Myhre swiftly shut off the motor, saving further harm. Hartson’s hand suffered multiple fractures and an index finger amputation with skin grafts at St Olaf Hospital. This followed two other accidents in the city that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle, Minn
Lyle
Wayne Hartson
Conrad Myhre
Hartson
St. Olaf Hospital
Youths to Be Feted Tonight by Optimists
Optimists International at 8 o clock tonight will honor Austin youth and youth leaders at Austin High School Auditorium. Plaque presentation to Austin and Pacelli High School student bodies, certificates for outstanding youth leadership, and entertainment. Master of ceremonies is Harry Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optimists International
Austin
Austin High School
Austin and
Pacelli
Percy Hopkins
W. R. Kirchdoerfer
Reynold Malmquist
Lyman Walters
Kirchdoerfer
M. Laura
Pacelli High School
H. O. Galstad
Manly Hammer
Theodore C. Knutson
Minnesota Youth Advisory Commission
Douglas Wright
Paul Lorenz
Pacelli High
Riceville student attends Iowa workshop in dramatics
Riceville High School senior Mary Bodensteiner is attending a four week workshop at the University of Iowa in dramatics speech radio and television. Enrollment was based on high school speech instructor recommendations. Mrs Polly Mans will teach junior high science and French at Riceville High School per Superintendent Donald Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riceville
Iowa
Mary Bodensteiner
Chris Bodensteiner
State University of Iowa
Riceville High School
Polly Mans
Donald Johnston
Guy Swan Named Church Delegate to National Conference
Guy Swan will represent the First Congregational Church at the National Association of Free Congregational Christian Churches conference in Los Angeles Tuesday and Wednesday. The association formed by churches opposing the merger of Congregational Christian and Evangelical and Reformed churches. The Rev. Walter Schilling, former pastor, will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riceville
Iowa
Guy Swan
First Congregational Church
National Association of Free Congregational Christian Churches Conference
Los Angeles
Congregation Christian and Evangelical and Reformed Churches
Walter Schilling
Adult Drag Racers Face Fines After Careless Driving
Two Austin men were convicted for careless driving after drag racing near Fifth and Baldwin on June 11. Floyd Waletzki, 30, fined $75 or 60 days. Arthur Dahl, 39, fined the same plus $25 or 90 days for failing to yield. Judge Kenneth K. McMillan urged maturity, noting higher fines. State complaints led to consolidated charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fifth
Baldwin
Kenneth K. McMillan
Floyd Waletzki
N. Railway
Arthur Dahl
Dahl
Fifth and
Baldwin Street
Kermit Hoversten
McMillan
Girl Scout Charter Expected by Jan 31 1960
An eight county reorganization of the Girl Scout program approved by the national body aims to charter a new council by January 31, 1960. The seven counties plus Buffalo County Wisconsin and Wabasha south of Highway 60 will join to pool personnel and funds for a broader program with trained staff, camping, financial aid, and volunteer support.
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Mower
Steele
Dodge
Olmsted
Winona
Fillmore
Houston
Wabasha
Highway 60
Buffalo County
Wis
Personal Property Tax Deadline Tuesday
County Treasurer Richard Peterson announced that the final due date for personal property taxes is Tuesday midnight. The treasurer’s office will stay open until 4 30 p.m. and mailed payments postmarked by midnight Tuesday will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Peterson
No Sign of Milk Strike Settlement in Austin
The dairy shutdown lasts six days with milk available in Austin stores. Negotiations continue with five supermarkets and other grocers for a new two year contract as the current deal expires July 1. A marathon 13 hour meeting failed to reach agreement. a federal mediator is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dairies
Ankeny
Streverling
Sheedy
Marigold
Golden
Land O’ Lakes
Red Oak Grove
Stillwater
Minneapolis
Iowa
Frederick Lusk
Haverberg
Stasia Haverberg
Boys Reveal Beer Source to Avoid Jail
In Municipal Court two of three youths were spared jail after naming where they obtained strong beer. David Furtney 19 and William Cheston 19 were sentenced to 30 days for open bottle but suspended if they disclosed the source. Roger Graves 18 awaits appearance with a parent. Police investigate further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Furtney
25Th St
William Cheston
Sheldon
Roger Graves
Lansing Avenue
Furtney
Cheston
Graves
Kenneth K. McMillan
Chesron
Rev Wilbur Junker Delivers Farewell Sermon in Rose Creek
The Rev. Wilbur Junker preached his farewell sermon at the Congregational and Lyle Mission churches in Rose Creek Minnesota. He plans to leave July 1 to attend school in the East for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Creek
Minn
Wilbur Junker
Congregational Church
Lyle Mission Church
East
Groundbreaking Planned for Lutheran Parish Hall
ST ANSGAR Iowa groundbreaking set for July 12 for an 163000 parish hall at Flist Lutheran Church. Contract awarded to Century Construction Co Brycelyn architects Thorson Giselten and Schellhing Forrest City intervening details indicate project scope and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ansgar
Iowa
Flist Lutheran Church
Century Construction Co
Brycelyn
Thorson, Giselten and Schellhing
Forrest City
Austin women softball team holds first practice
The newly formed Austin women's softball team schedules its first practice for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Athletic Field. Judy Gendler, recreation director, asks interested players to call HK 3576 or sign up at the practice. TAOPT, Minn. The Rev Nathan Noreen attends Bible Camp at Stony Point near Mankato this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Judy Gendler
Austin Park and Recreation Dept
Miss Gendler
TAOPT
Minn
Nathan Noreen
The
Covenant Church
Stony Point
Mankato
Boy Jumps On Raft and Three Fall Into Dobbins Creek
A near-drowning incident occurred when a small inflated raft capsized on Dobbins Creek near the dam around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Allan Back, 12, slipped onto the raft, sending Roger Kolb, 21, and Paul Kolb, 18, into the swirling water as Allan struggled to stay above the current. Roger and Paul earned Allan’s rescue with help from the strong swimmer’s effort and a shore pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbins Creek
Dobbing Creek
Roger Kolb
Paul
Ellis
Allan
David Back
McKinley
Roger
Cheryl
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Skaars of
Rice County Assn
Don Walker
Ed Fuchs
Walter Fuchs
Stanley Hanks
Winnebago
Skaar
C. L. Cole
University of Minnesota
Heifer
Rice
Church of Christ
Pine Haven Christian Assembly
Park Rapids
Gary Back
Stephen DeFor
David DeFor
Sue Earl
Janice Keller
Donna Kiewatt
Judy Kooy
Bruce Kunze
Andy Lamb
Betty Stevens
Eddie Stevens
Walter Stevens
Frank Vlasaty
Jean Norman
Ruth Norman
Marjorie Howard
Marlys Eastman
Sharon Osterhold
Beverlee Vlasaty
JoAnn Larson
Priscilla Calvert
Jon Stoike
Carol Hogan
Larry Kester
Ethel Norman
Janet Kiewart
Richard Sargent
Dorene McCoy
Francis Graves
Allan Tinkham
Herman Kooy
Lowell Wolff
Leon Viasaty
Kooy
Paul Fritchie
New Ulm
Paul Petersmeyer
Norstrand
Arnold A. Gosch
Medford
Ed Miller and Sons
Oakland
P. Fritche
Hanks
Kenneth Ziemer
Waltham
Gosch
Kehrer
Ziemer
Miller
Cow — Kehret
Arlo Fritche
Walker
Cow — Skaar
Kehret
Dam — Skaar
Ray Miller
Mark Staples
Markham Fischer
Owatonna
Paul Schottler
Loren Hanson
Grand Meadow
Ralph Grant
Anillia Zimmerman
Harriet Gunderson
Annette Zimmerman
Gary Walker
Edward Ziemer
Martha Ziemer
Getty Jax
Guernsey Parish
Nicholson and
Johnson Streets
South 6Th
Thomas B. Larson
Albert Hopte & Son, Aucts
Austin Dairies
Austin Daily Herald
Grea News
Udolpho Club
Harry Zimmerman
Schmitz
Harry
Iowa University
Joseph Schmidt
Cochairman
Optimist International
Austin High School Auditorium
Doug Wright
Ayds
George Brent
Lane
N. Main
Ater
Scheid
R. L. Hayes
Carr
Junker
Harry Anderson
David Edwards
Lars
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Washington
D. C
Albert Quie
House
Austin People
Harringtons
Harrington
Harrington’s
Piggly Wiggly Store
Red Owl
Trowbridge Super
P. O
Austin, Minn
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